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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

LOCK & MORI by Heather W. Petty / Spotlight & Giveaway



You guys, this book is awesome! Heather Petty has made her mark among other fabulous debut authors who's books have been added to my all time favorites book shelves. Since I'm not scheduled to post a review for Lock & Mori until the beginning of September, I wanted to spotlight this book in a unique way. I wrote a fangirl letter to Heather. Next month I'll have a full review up here on the blog. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

By: Heather Petty
Published by: Simon & Schuster
To Be Released on: September 15th, 2015
Series: Lock & Mori #1
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In modern-day London, two brilliant high school students—one Sherlock Holmes and a Miss James “Mori” Moriarty—meet. A murder will bring them together. The truth very well might drive them apart.

Before they were mortal enemies, they were much more…

FACT: Someone has been murdered in London’s Regent’s Park. The police have no leads.

FACT: Miss James “Mori” Moriarty and Sherlock “Lock” Holmes should be hitting the books on a school night. Instead, they are out crashing a crime scene.

FACT: Lock has challenged Mori to solve the case before he does. Challenge accepted.

FACT: Despite agreeing to Lock’s one rule—they must share every clue with each other—Mori is keeping secrets.

OBSERVATION: Sometimes you can’t trust the people closest to you with matters of the heart. And after this case, Mori may never trust Lock again.

Dear Heather W. Petty,
Please forgive me for a moment while I fangirl over your debut book, LOCK & MORI! This book is AWESOME! I absolutely loved it. It's a fabulous modern day Sherlock Holmes story, with a brilliant twist. I'll be honest, I may have liked this book back before it was a book, when our dear mutual friend, Sophie, raved, and raved about this book, back when you were still writing it. I can't tell you how thrilled I was to finally read the book for myself. It surpassed everything I had excepted. 
Your characters are bloody brilliant! No pun intended. haha. I absolutely loved their character chemistry. It's the kind of chemistry that makes it hard to not rush through reading the book to see when they'll make out *coughs*, I mean admit their feelings for each other. I loved Lock and Mori for their strengths and weakness, but most importantly for what they offer each other. They're flawed characters who had me from the moment Mori walked into Lock's lab at the beginning of the book. What I love about Lock and Mori, is similar to what I love about some of my all time favorite characters, Will and Tess, and Jace & Clary. 
The setting for your book is perfect, as is the twist you threw into your story. Yeah, I didn't see that one coming, though I had some suspicions about the person, whom I won't name. That was fabulous! I love that you not only stayed true to that Sherlock Holmes storytelling feel, but you created a story that is fantastic and it's own thing. I think that those whom are Sherlock fans will enjoy this, as will fans who aren't Sherlock Holmes fans. I love the YA spin on this story. It's believable, realistic, and seriously FABULOUS!
Your book is addicting! I've been in a bit of a reading slump lately, and your book is just the book I've needed. Lately I've been starting and not finishing books, but Lock and Mori is a book I flew through. Once I started reading it, I didn't stop until I finished it. I loved everything about your book! From the writing, to the character development, the chemistry, and all the in between. The only problem I have is, is that now I have to wait to read the rest of the books in this series. 
Thank you for writing this book, and getting me out of book slump. Your book now has a new home among my coveted all time favorites bookcases. Lock & Mori gets 5 shiny stars from me! I'm looking forward to sharing my full review next month.I'll be recommending your book everyone! Please don't stop writing!
Signed,
A huge fan of your book who can't wait to read the next book in your series

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ICE LIKE FIRE by Sara Raasch / Waiting on Wednesday #258



By: Sara Raasch
Published by: Balzer & Bray
To Be Released on: October 13th, 2015
Series: Snow Like Ashes #2
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It’s been three months since the Winterians were freed and Spring’s king, Angra, disappeared—thanks largely to the help of Cordell.

Meira just wants her people to be safe. When Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to dig their mines for payment, they unearth something powerful and possibly dangerous: Primoria’s lost chasm of magic. Theron sees this find as an opportunity—with this much magic, the world can finally stand against threats like Angra. But Meira fears the danger the chasm poses—the last time the world had access to so much magic, it spawned the Decay. So when the king of Cordell orders the two on a mission across the kingdoms of Primoria to discover the chasm’s secrets, Meira plans to use the trip to garner support to keep the chasm shut and Winter safe—even if it means clashing with Theron. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves?

Mather just wants to be free. The horrors inflicted on the Winterians hang fresh and raw in Januari—leaving Winter vulnerable to Cordell’s growing oppression. When Meira leaves to search for allies, he decides to take Winter’s security into his own hands. Can he rebuild his broken kingdom and protect them from new threats?

As the web of power and deception weaves tighter, Theron fights for magic, Mather fights for freedom—and Meira starts to wonder if she should be fighting not just for Winter, but for the world.


This is a book I've had pre-ordered for awhile now. I can't wait to read it! I'm impatiently waiting for this book to be out! I loved Snow Likes Ashes, and I can not wait to dive back into this mesmerizing world Sara has created. Check out how amazing this cover is. I love it!

What book are you waiting to get your hands on? 

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